NDIA CEO to retire

Retired Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley will retire as chief executive of the National Defense Industrial Association at the end of the year, the organization announced today.

McKinley will have spent two years at the helm of the 1,600-member NDIA. He previously spent 38 years in the Air Force and served as chief of the National Guard Bureau. Before joining NDIA, he was president of the Air Force Association.

"Following his retirement, McKinley will continue to serve as an adviser on defense industry and government related issues, and will continue to serve on corporate and nonprofit boards," NDIA said.

The association has retained organizational advisory firm Korn Ferry to help it search for a new CEO.